Software Engineer

RHP Properties, Inc.; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to benefits including medical,

dental and vision insurance

Job summary

RHP Properties, Inc. in Farmington Hills, MI, is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and modernize enterprise applications across the organization. You will build PHP-based services, APIs, and web platforms that support operations, sales, finance, and resident services.

The role emphasizes scalable solutions, SQL Server expertise, and collaboration within an Agile team using JIRA. Proficiency with Laravel or MVC frameworks and AI-assisted coding tools is a plus, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong PHP development experience with enterprise web apps.
• Solid SQL Server and relational database knowledge.
• Experience with Laravel or similar MVC frameworks.
• Experience building and supporting APIs and integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, enhance, and support PHP-based enterprise applications and web platforms.
• Design and build customer-facing and internal business applications used across operations, sales, finance, accounting, and resident services.
• Support systems and integrations connected to RHP MOVE and related platforms.
• Upgrade PHP versions, implement security remediations, and improve stability and performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex production issues across applications and databases.
• Maintain, modernize, and scale legacy applications while supporting ongoing business operations.
• Build and maintain APIs and integrations with internal systems and vendors.
• Collaborate with the team using JIRA and Agile workflows for project tracking.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders across technical and non-technical groups.
• Mentor developers or lead technical initiatives.

Skills

PHP development

SQL Server / relational databases

Laravel or MVC frameworks

APIs & system integrations

Agile / JIRA

Problem solving

Communication & collaboration

Mentoring / leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Education plus experience

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, RHP Properties ( www.rhp.com ) is the nation's largest private owner and operator of manufactured home communities. With more than 380communities throughout 31states, we continue to expand our footprint to provide accessible and affordable housing across the country. All of this would not be possible without the energy and drive of our talented employees! We invest in our employees, with regular training, opportunities for advancement, and fun events to bring everyone together.

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, modernizing and supporting customer-facing and internal business applications across the organization. The primary focus being on developing scalable web and application-based solutions that support both external customer/resident and internal operational teams.

As a successful Software Engineer, you will:

Application Development & Support

• Develop, maintain, enhance, and support PHP-based enterprise applications and web platforms
• Design and build customer-facing and internal business applications used across operations, sales, finance, accounting, and resident services
• Support systems and integrations connected to RHP MOVE and related operational platforms
• Upgrade PHP versions, implement security remediations, and proactively improve application stability and performance
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex production issues across applications, integrations, and databases
• Maintain, modernize, and scale legacy applications while supporting ongoing business operations

Full Stack & API Development

• Build and maintain APIs and integrations with internal systems, third-party vendors, cloud services, and operational platforms
• Optimize SQL queries, database performance, and application efficiency
• Develop responsive and mobile-friendly user experiences where applicable
• Utilize AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar technologies to accelerate development and improve productivity
• Demonstrate disciplined validation, testing, security review, and refinement of all AI-generated code and outputs before production implementation
• Explore and recommend modern technologies, automation opportunities, and engineering best practices that improve efficiency and scalability
• Remain current with emerging technologies, development trends, and software engineering practices
• Collaborate with the team using JIRA and Agile-based workflows for project tracking, prioritization, and delivery
• Work closely with operational departments to gather requirements, clarify business needs, and translate them into technical solutions
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews, solution discussions, testing, and deployment activities
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or satisfactory combination of formal education and relevant work experience, required.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong hands-on experience with PHP development
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and relational databases
• Experience with Laravel or similar MVC frameworks
• Experience building and supporting enterprise web applications
• Experience developing and maintaining APIs and system integrations
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern development practices
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting production systems
• Experience working with JIRA or similar project management platforms
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration abilities
• Python experience for automation, scripting, APIs, or AI-related initiatives, preferred
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar, preferred
• Experience modernizing legacy applications, preferred
• Exposure to cloud technologies and CI/CD pipelines, preferred
• Experience in property management, real estate, operational systems, or enterprise business applications, preferred
• Experience mentoring developers or leading technical initiatives, preferred

We are Proud to Provide the following:

• Access to benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance

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